@BrianDNation
American looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 03 June 2023
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I'm a foreigner i want to buy a house in Thailand? by Midnight-Sam
Hi, Can a foreigner buy a property in Thailand , Mainly in Islands?
Everyone has already explained it well that house ownership by a foreigner isn't legal but there are ways around it. Using a Thai corporation is one way to do it but be very careful: The business must be legitimately engaged in business activities ... Read More
Nursing Homes in Pattaya by BrianDNation
I'm trying to convince my 93 year old grandmother to come live her remaining years in a nursing home in Thailand. I've found some in Pattaya and visited a few and they meet her needs but aren't like impressive enough to convince her to make the ...
@thailand4me That does seem to be the most economical/sensible route to go. Are there places around here for the elderly to go to and socialize? Socialization would be about the only thing missing from hiring a private care-taker. Read More
Nursing Homes in Pattaya
I'm trying to convince my 93 year old grandmother to come live her remaining years in a nursing home in Thailand. I've found some in Pattaya and visited a few and they meet her needs but aren't like impressive enough to convince her to make the ... Read More
Help with Tech by Xpatdaughter
HI I am writing on behalf of my father who has been living in Bangkok for nearly 20 years. He is 85 and lives in the Sathorn area. He has someone that helps him with daily chores etc. But he does not have a good relationship at all with Technology. ...
Does the person need to be physically there? What pops into my mind is hiring someone in India or the Philippines for something like $5-$7/hour to remote in and help him. And if it's something that he doesn't need to physically do, maybe just pay ... Read More
E-Visa application online by mdullin53
Good morning,I am applying for a tourist E-Visa online so once in Bangkok I could apply for my retirement visa. (I understand that this the proper way to do it)In that process, they’re asking me for a flight number to Bangkok as well as a ...
For the E-visa, they typically want to see the flight departing Thailand and hotel you'll stay in. If they're asking for the arrival ticket, they may be trying to make sure that you're not already in Thailand since this service cannot be used when ... Read More
Meet some American guys to hang-out with in Pattaya. by ronpitelka
I am not a bar person; however, I enjoy eating with a friend, and playing pool.
@ThailandHereIComeYou sure about that? Not everyone who lives here loves their home country... some of us might have even left because we don't like our home lol Read More
border crossing by Geoff Davies
A few mths ago the border was closed to tourist but thais ok.Just wandering if they open it for tourist now.The other route is laos as we all know that.Maybe a member here as used recently.I hope they have open the border to tourist easy way to ...
I noticed a review put on the Aranyaprathet/Poipot gate listing on google from just 4 weeks ago complaining about Thailand not allowing re-entry same day. He claims after 3 hours of negotiating with a "good reason" that he was able to get them to ... Read More
border crossing by Geoff Davies
A few mths ago the border was closed to tourist but thais ok.Just wandering if they open it for tourist now.The other route is laos as we all know that.Maybe a member here as used recently.I hope they have open the border to tourist easy way to ...
Aranyaprathet GateYes, i expected to see people talking about this change online. I certainly didn't imagine that it happened to me though. Read More
border crossing by Geoff Davies
A few mths ago the border was closed to tourist but thais ok.Just wandering if they open it for tourist now.The other route is laos as we all know that.Maybe a member here as used recently.I hope they have open the border to tourist easy way to ...
@Leeds forever!When i tried to come back, the Cambodian officer warned me that i need to spend one night then advised i don't let them stamp my passport and go ask thai immigration first. Sure enough, thai immigration told me i could not go back the ... Read More
border crossing by Geoff Davies
A few mths ago the border was closed to tourist but thais ok.Just wandering if they open it for tourist now.The other route is laos as we all know that.Maybe a member here as used recently.I hope they have open the border to tourist easy way to ...
I did a border run to extend my stay in June 2023. The only issue is thailand now requires you to stay 1 night in the other country before you can come back when doing a land crossing. Was doable but sucked i left all my stuff in a hotel in the ... Read More
Żubrówka/Zubrowka Vodka (Polish Vodka) by BrianDNation
Anyone know who sells Żubrówka bison grass vodka near Pattaya or Bangkok? I found it in a store like Tops up in Udon Thani in 2019 but haven't seen it anywhere else since.
@Leeds forever!Thanks. I did happen to find them after posting and turns out they'll deliver for free if orders are over 2500 THB. Not exactly the best price considering this bottle in Poland sells for like 300 THB in every convenience store but ... Read More
Żubrówka/Zubrowka Vodka (Polish Vodka)
Anyone know who sells Żubrówka bison grass vodka near Pattaya or Bangkok? I found it in a store like Tops up in Udon Thani in 2019 but haven't seen it anywhere else since. Read More
Foreigners buying house by Chelsea123
My wife and myself both British would like to retire here, but really would want to buy a house. How complicated is it to set uo company for foreigners to buy a house??
Answer from an alternate lawyer:Yes, using a Thai corporation for a foreigner to own property is technically illegal. They have only ever seen one case where the government ever did an audit. They said if an audit happens, you can say you haven't ... Read More
Car purchase by dopper
I’d like to purchase a car in Thailand. I was told by someone that you need to have residency status? Also, if I buy a car in Bangkok would the dealer arrange insurance, license plates and have the car delivered to Chonburi? Thanks in advance.
That's going to depend on the dealer, I'd imagine. Some might do the full service for you and others might leave you on your own. Read More
Thai Credit Cards by brucejomms
Hi there, can foreigners on Retirement Visa get a Thai Bank CC. I gues it would be very difficult considering you are not Thai... Thoughts, Experience..
@FredIt's an addiction to just swipe a card and get what you want, when you want it. Some people really need to see the money in their hand to not spend it on unnecessary stuff. I can understand all of this. For me, credit cards are a gateway to ... Read More